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H606 HTA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,756 mi
Last recorded143,756 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH606 HTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 143,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vechicle corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 143,682 miles

general corrosion underside of vechicle

Fail 27 Jul 2023 143,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vechicle

Pass 30 Sep 2020 141,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 139,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 138,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 134,681 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 134,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 124,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 114,823 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside bodywork

Pass 28 Apr 2014 107,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak lower part of engine

Pass 1 May 2013 103,345 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 102,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 101,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 100,667 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 99,970 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 14 May 2008 98,639 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 98,356 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 97,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 95,804 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H606 HTA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H606 HTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H606 HTA registered?

H606 HTA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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